The plant name on the left (if underlined) provides a link to a photo. The ø symbol indicates approximate diameter and the ~ symbol indicates "aproximately". Otherwise the size refers to the size of the pot. (April 2015: This page has not yet been updated. Ask before ordering.)

In the Pachyforms: A Guide to Growing Pachycaul and Caudiciform Plants by Philippe de Vosjoli, he describes this as "one of the very best of all caudiciforms." It's not difficult to grow and, depending on how it's grown, can take a variety of shapes and forms.

The genus Gibbaeum (The name is derived from the latin word gibba which means hump) got its name from the leaf pair where the leaves differ from each other in shape and size. Water sparingly in summer and keep quite dry during the depths of winter.

Jovibarba heuffelii are wonderful hardy plants, related to Sempervivums, are often beautifully colored. Unlike semps, they need to be cut apart to propagate. "Gold Bug' has outstanding colors in the Spring, turning more green during the Summer.